The Observers - Mexican mother finds remains of son missing for seven years
A Mexican mother found the bones of her son in the desert, seven years after he was kidnapped by a drug cartel. The woman is a well-known figure in Mexico, where she leads a collective of mothers looking for their missing loved ones. Ceci Flores recovered the remains of her son, Marco Antonio,»»»
BIG Poland opens new city-centre retail park in Dzierżoniów
BIG Poland has officially opened BIG Dzierżoniów, a newly built retail park with 17,000 sqm GLA, located in the city centre at Batalionów Chłopskich Street. The investment became the company’s 11th retail park in Poland and opened its doors on 21 May. The project was developed by Redkom Development»»»
Volkswagen Financial Services takes 6,000 sq m at Skyliner II
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Germany charges two accused of IRGC-backed murder plot
German prosecutors charged two men Thursday with planning to kill a prominent pro-Israel public figure and spying on Jews on behalf of Iranian secret services. Danish national Ali S. is charged with espionage, attempted murder, attempted arson and sabotage, prosecutors in Karlsruhe said. His allege»»»
QF Schools programme connectsstudents with innovation ecosystem
Tribune News Network Doha As part of the QF Schools Showcase, students engaged directly with experts, researchers, innovators and alumni from across Qatar Foundation’s ecosystem, gaining firsthand exposure to real-world innovation environments that extended learning beyond the classroom. Through me»»»
Syria seeks investment and regional cooperation to rebuild its transport sector
Damascus, May 21 (SANA) Syrian Transport Minister, Yarub Badr, said on Thursday that rebuilding the country’s transport sector and infrastructure will require stronger investment partnerships, greater cooperation between the public and private sectors, and deeper regional integration in transport p»»»
Elon Musk eyes record-breaking Wall Street debut with SpaceX IPO
Elon Musk's SpaceX filed for a stock market debut on Wednesday that could become the largest IPO in history, seeking to raise up to $75 billion at a valuation of as much as $1.75 trillion, according to US media reports. Musk would remain CEO, CTO and chairman after the listing. Elon Musk's Spa»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4085
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4085 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»
Russian Aviation Units Practice Equipping Kinzhal Missiles With Special Warheads
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Aviation units of the Russian aerospace forces, as part of the nuclear forces exercise, are practicing equipping Kinzhal missiles with special warheads and flying into patrol areas, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Russia is holding exercises on the preparation and »»»
Iskander-M Missiles With Special Warheads Deployed in Belarus Drills
As part of nuclear forces exercises in Belarus, Iskander-M operational-tactical missile systems equipped with special warheads have been deployed, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. The weapons were delivered to the field storage points of a brigade. Military personnel received the w»»»
US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
The U.S. military said Wednesday that it boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade, the latest action by the Trump administration to try to push Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But President Donald Trump is facing »»»
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard opens Sass’ Outdoor summer terrace
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard announces the opening of Sass’ Outdoor, the summer terrace of Sass’ Restaurant & Lounge, available to the public starting 15 May 2025. The new open-air space complements the established experience of Sass’ Restaurant & Lounge and brings the same vibrant atmosphere»»»
US Military Boards Iranian-flagged Oil Tanker Suspected of Trying to Breach Blockade
The US military said Wednesday that it boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade, the latest action by the Trump administration to try to push Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But President Donald Trump is facing hi»»»
‘The aim is to erase our identity’: How south Lebanon’s cultural heritage is going up in smoke
The Israeli Army is accused of destroying important cultural and religious sites as part of its widespread demolition campaign in southern Lebanon. The NGO Green Southerners has been documenting the destruction of churches, mosques and archaeological sites and denounces what they say is a calculate»»»
Karnataka Sangha Qatar elects new managing committee
Tribune News Network Doha Karnataka Sangha Qatar, one of the leading socio-cultural associations functioning under the aegis of the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), has elected its new managing committee for the 2026–2028 term during its annual general body meeting held on May 15 at the ICC premises. »»»
Fuel prices rise
Skopje, 18 May 2026 (MIA) - Fuel prices are set to rise by Mden 2-2.5 per liter as on Monday midnight, the Energy Regulatory Commission has said. The new retail price of Eurosuper BS-95 will be Mden 87 per liter, Eurosuper BS-98 will cost Mden 89, and Eurodiesel BS (D-E V) Mden 92. The price of ext»»»
Russian Soldiers Place Nuclear Arms on High Alert During Drills - Belarus' Defense Ministry
MINSK (Sputnik) - Russian military personnel practiced bringing nuclear weapons units to the highest levels of combat readiness as part of nuclear force exercises in Belarus, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. On May 18, military units in Belarus began training in the combat use of »»»
Sofia Airport Secures €70 Million Boost for Expansion From Global InvestorOpinions
A major international investment is set to support the modernization and expansion of Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport, with €70 million allocated to the project by global investment firm M&G. According to the company announcement cited by BTA, the funding is directed toward SOF Connect, the operat»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.4000
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.4000 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»
Russia Shows Troops Moving Nuclear Warheads in Major Exercise
Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M launch systems, loading them and moving them undetected to launch sites as part of a major nuclear exercise. In a statement released to state media, the Defense Ministry said its forces »»»
Mazda 2026 early summer offers: A strength you can feel, a value that lasts
Mazda Qatar, represented by its sole agent National Car Company for more than five decades, has announced the launch of the Mazda 2026 Early Summer Offers — a campaign created for customers who value proven quality, lasting reliability, refined performance, and long-term ownership confidence in tod»»»
Iran war slowing global growth, reigniting inflation: UN
NEW YORK: The UN on Tuesday warned that the Iran war has dealt a fresh blow to the global economy, dragging down growth forecasts, reviving inflationary pressures and threatening hard-won gains across the developing world. Presenting the mid-2026 update of the World Economic Situation and Prospects»»»
Bulgarian Institute for Legal Initiatives Study: 76% of Judges Own at Least One Apartment, 37% at Least One House
A total of 76% of judges own at least one apartment, about 37% of them own at least one house, and 38% of them own agricultural land, according to the findings of a civil monitoring study by the Bulgarian Institute for Legal Initiatives (BILI). The results were presented at a press conference at th»»»
Trump says US may need to hit Iran again
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States may need to hit Iran again and he was only an hour away from deciding on a strike before he postponed the attack. “I was an hour away from making the decision to go today,” Trump told reporters at the White House.»»»
Russia holds nuclear war games in preparation to fend off 'aggression' - UPI.com
Two days' of large-scale Russian air, sea, and terrestrial military exercises with Belarus got underway Tuesday in preparation to deploy nuclear forces in the event of an "aggression threat." File Photo by Russian Ministry Defense/UPI | License Photo May 19 (UPI) -- Russia embarked on two days of l»»»
Melissa Barrera seeks to amplify pro-Palestinian voices
DUBAI: Mexican actress Melissa Barrera took to social media this week to promote her work on Broadway, and highlight her efforts to set up a new production company aimed at amplifying Palestinian voices. The actress revealed the plans in a recent interview with Variety, saying she is currently “bui»»»
Thales participation in the Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security (BSDA) 2026 exhibition
Thales participated in the anniversary edition of the “Black Sea Defense, Aerospace and Security” (BSDA) arms industry exhibition, from 13 to 15 May, where it presented a wide range of solutions for air, naval and land defense. Among these, the two systems launched earlier this year stand out – the»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3980
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3980 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»
Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M.F. Husain Museum celebrates diversity through an artistic legacy
Doha, Qatar: On International Museum Day 2026, Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum celebrates its role as an arts and culture landmark that embodies inclusivity and diversity, staying true to the vision of renowned modern art master Maqbool Fida Husain. Housed within Qatar Foundat»»»
Magrabi Retail signs agreement to acquire a majority stake of leading Egyptian retailer Baraka Optics Group
MAGRABI Retail, the Middle East’s largest eyewear retailer, announces the proposed acquisition of 51per cent of the issued share capital of the Baraka Optics Group, one of the largest premium optical retail chains in Egypt. The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, includin»»»
Women to travel free on KSRTC buses in Kerala
Dubai: Delivering on election promises within hours of assuming office, the maiden Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday announced a series of sweeping welfare measures, signalling the start of an assertive, people-centric governance model under the new Congress-led UDF»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3945
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3945 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to t»»»
Meet Salam, Dubai Safari Park’s baby white rhino who became a symbol of peace
Dubai: Born amid conflict, Dubai Safari Park’s baby rhino Salam quickly became an unlikely symbol of hope for many residents across the UAE. Named after the Arabic word for peace, the endangered southern white rhino calf arrived at a time in April beginning when conflict dominated headlines across »»»
Kerala CM VD Satheesan holds first cabinet meeting after assuming office
Thiruvananthapuram: Shortly after taking charge as the Chief Minister of Keralam, VD Satheesan on Monday held the first meeting of his Cabinet. Congress leader VD Satheesan was sworn in as Chief Minister earlier in the day, officially bringing the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) back to »»»
Museums as bridges: QF’s Lawh Wa Qalam curator on art, dialogue and shared humanity
Doha, Qatar: As the world marks International Museum Day under the theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” curator of Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum, Amita Shenoy has said museums have an increasingly vital role in fostering dialogue, empathy, and cultural understanding. Speaking about the rol»»»
Magrabi Retail to acquire majority stake in Egypt’s Baraka Optics
Magrabi Retail, the Middle East’s largest eyewear retailer, has announced the proposed acquisition of 51 percent of the issued share capital of the Baraka Optics Group, one of the largest premium optical retail chains in Egypt. The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals, incl»»»
Philippines: Why a little-known law matters now
A 17-year-old statute once viewed as largely symbolic has moved to the centre of a national debate over whether Philippine authorities may arrest and surrender former officials to face crimes-against-humanity charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC). The law is Republic Act No. 9851, e»»»
QF’s M F Husain Museum celebrates diversity through an artistic legacy
Tribune News Network Doha On International Museum Day 2026, Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M F Husain Museum celebrates its role as an art and culture landmark that embodies inclusivity and diversity, staying true to the vision of renowned painter Maqbool Fida Husain. Housed within Qatar Foundat»»»
First artist-run space in Qatar launches ‘13’ initiative
Doha, Qatar: GubGub Studios launched the first edition of its new initiative titled ‘13’ on Wednesday, May 13, at its artist-run space in Doha, with the aim of bringing together artists, collectors, and members of Qatar’s growing creative community around an experimental limited-edition “art box se»»»
NY judge declares mistrial in new Harvey Weinstein sex assault case
A third trial against fallen Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein based on allegations that he sexually assaulted actor Jessica Mann ended Friday in New York without the jury managing to reach a verdict. Weinstein is already serving prison time for other sex offence cases, so he will remain behind»»»
Indian minister’s son arrested in minor sexual assault case
Dubai: Bandi Bhageerath Sai, the son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has been arrested in a POCSO case after allegedly admitting during questioning that he sexually assaulted a minor girl, according to the Cyberabad Police. The arrest came hours after the »»»
Texas Children's Hospital to create 'detransition clinic' after legal settlement - UPI.com
Texas Children's Hospital in Houston reached a settlement on Friday with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over transgender medical services it offered until 2023, which will see it open the nation's first "detransition clinic." File Photo by James Nielsen/UPI | License Photo May 15 (UPI) -- Texas »»»
America’s missile arsenal explained: From Minuteman III to Dark Eagle
The US boasts impressive military capabilities that solidify the country’s position among the world’s military powers. This also applies to missile technology – the US maintains its status as a major global missile power, and long competed with the Soviet Union in the missile and space race. The US»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3909
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3909 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»
Northwestern Qatar’s Media Majlis Museum concludes immersive exploration of Gulf Futurism
Doha, Qatar: The Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar celebrates the successful conclusion of its 11th exhibition, "What's between, between?", which ran from January 26 to May 14, 2026. The exhibition invited visitors to examine the meanings and complexities of Gulf Futurism and »»»
World Bank allocates $35.5 M to increase energy capacity in southern Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic is implementing another major strategic project aimed at strengthening the country’s energy security and developing renewable energy sources. Under the project «Renewable Energy Development in the Kyrgyz Republic — Phase I» (KRED), modern energy infrast»»»
UAE education leaders back Gulf News Edufair Dubai
Gulf News Edufair offered valuable insights into how students are thinking about their futures, careers, and the skills they want to develop. It strengthened our engagement with students and reaffirmed our commitment to supporting their journeys.Mohamed Abdelhady | Executive Director of Strategic C»»»
NU-Q Media Majlis Museum winds up exhibition exploring Gulf Futurism
Tribune News Network Doha The Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) celebrates the successful conclusion of its 11th exhibition, ‘What’s between, between?’, which ran from January 26 to May 14, 2026. The exhibition invited visitors to examine the meanings and complexities o»»»
Book Review: ‘Uncharted Spaces’
In “Uncharted Spaces: Reset the Agenda. Reimagine the Boardroom,” Shefaly M. Yogendra makes a timely and provocative argument: The boardroom is not a resting place for the great, the good, or the retiring, but a dynamic arena where governance is a contact sport — and only the prepared, the curious,»»»
Damascus Chamber of Commerce seeks stronger Arab ties in exhibitions and training
Damascus, May 14 (SANA) The Damascus Chamber of Commerce held talks on Thursday with the Arab Union for International Exhibitions and Conferences (AUIEC), focusing on strengthening cooperation in exhibitions, training, and preparations for the participation of Syrian economic sides in the Plastics »»»